A WOMAN who threatened security staff with a syringe has been jailed after admitting a number of offences.

Jolene Laing, 38, of no fixed address, appeared at Leicester Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday, November 22) and was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to seven counts of theft, battery, common assault, racially/religiously aggravated public order and two counts of Section 4 public order.

The offences were committed in Loughborough town centre between August and October this year.

PC Mike Green is the dedicated neighbourhood officer for Loughborough town centre, he said: “We are pleased with this conviction, it demonstrates our commitment to tackling crimes that impact our towns and have a knock-on effect on businesses.

“Laing is a prolific shoplifter who has continued to commit offences, on one occasion she threatened staff and security with a dirty syringe after they challenged her and subjected them to abuse.

“She has been known locally to be hostile towards officers and the local business community. We hope this conviction and sentence goes some way to helping her mend her ways.”